Summer sensation in Mallorca as a record breaking 160,000 passengers pass through Palma International Airport in a single day

by Charlotte Ashton Spain

The Balearic island of Mallorca broke its own record over the weekend by handling 160,000 passengers in a single day according to officials at Palma International Airport.

Charlotte Ashton a visitor from London arrived at Palma airport on Saturday 6th August and commented,

“The airport was heaving with thousands of people from Britain, Germany, France and Holland arriving. The flight from London Stansted was full and the airport at full capacity with every baggage carousel being used and arrivals chock-a-block with visitors ready to enjoy the sights of Mallorca.”

Palma’s Airport is one of the top twenty busiest airports in Europe, ranked 16th in 2010 when over 21.1 million passengers passed through as well as being the third busiest in Spain, after Madrid Barajas and Barcelona El Prat. In 2007, Palma Airport hit record numbers welcoming 23.2 million passengers but numbers had since declined due to the global economic recession.

However, it is expected that until the 14th August 2011 the Balearic tourism industry will see bumper numbers of tourists visit the islands while hotel occupancy rates are predicted to once again hit levels seen before the economic slump.

Helping boost numbers further, the airports of the Aena network which manages 47 airports and 2 heliports in Spain and is the world´s leading airport operator in terms of passenger numbers has made a series of changes for the summer months seeing its airlines offer 7.4% more seats, amounting to 179,810,352 to accommodate increasing air passenger numbers with expectations that Palma Airport alone will see a 12.6% increase in air travelers.

Indeed, the predicted boost in tourist numbers should be easy to attain thanks to the consistent flow of flights coming into Palma with new arrivals for summer 2011 flying in from Brno in the Czech Republic, Hauge-sund in Norway, Oulu in Finland and Sarajevo in Bosnia Herzegovina while the number of private jets arriving at the airport is on the up seeing around 7,000 jets land at Palma airport last year.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España, comments,

“We are pleased to see that Palma Airport is making every effort to increase passenger numbers and boost tourism to the island. Of course tourists are already enticed by the blue flag beaches and the UNESCO listed Serra de Tramuntana mountain range as well as rich history, culture and glamorous nightlife but combining this with an ever improving airport service and facilities will mean that visitors will find the overall ‘Mallorcan experience’ very hard to resist this summer.”

With this in mind, Taylor Wimpey de España who recently received an 86% customer satisfaction rating for 2011, are providing the perfect opportunity for potential buyers to view their luxurious yet affordable fully furnished ready to move into properties in Mallorca at their show home event until the 15th September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or and Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollença open to prospective buyers.

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning celeb hangout of Cala D’Or marina costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

Pollentia Mar located in the seaside town of Puerto Pollença on the north-east coast, within easy reach of the UNESCO listed Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is located just 50 meters from the beach and Pollensa’s famous Voramar promenade, priced from just €265,000. As a single block of apartments Pollentia Mar has a communal area, swimming pool and private parking with an abundance of facilities nearby as well as offerings of peace and quiet and beautiful views.

For more information on the Mallorcan property experience please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

Sumptuous Spain – How the other half are still living

by Charlotte Ashton Spain

 

Despite average house prices in Spain at €263,000 as of last quarter* and many properties at the lower end of the market seeing asking prices falling further, the top end of the Spanish property market seems to know no limits with homes up to £20 million still in high demand according to the experts at Spanish Hot Properties.
Nick Stuart, Managing Director of Spain’s first and premier internet estate agency, Spanish Hot Properties founded in 2007, explains:
“Historically our client base for the super lux villa has been driven by British buyers but as that market has tailed off we are seeing a huge influx of interest in our multi-million pound properties from Russian and Belgian buyers. They are not looking for ‘bling’ properties but homes which are utterly tasteful and thoughtfully put together located away from the centre of holiday towns and truly exclusive.”
Spanish Hot Property has deliberately focused its attention on areas which have not been so hard hit by the recession such as the largest Balearic island of Mallorca where average asking prices stand at €431,700 (Kyero, July 2011). And Marbella which despite seeing some price correction, still remains one of the most desirable locations on the Mediterranean to own a second home.
“The bulk of our wealthy clientele over the past year have had budgets of €1.2 – 2.5 million A massive 60% of our house sales in this top end of the market fall into this price bracket. The second biggest area of sales is across the €2.5 – 5 million bracket where 20% of our big villa sales have fallen. The rest are over the €5 million euro mark,” says Nick Stuart.
“The Marbella area again this summer is awash with celebs and this undoubtedly helps to keep the house prices at a premium, a handful of celebs spotted already this summer include Enrique Iglesias, Danielle Lloyd, Jennifer Ellison, Phil Mitchell and Gary Linekar – and this is really just touching the surface!”
So what can you get for your money in the million Euro plus market today?
€1,195,000 will buy you a fabulous luxury penthouse situated along the New Golden Mile, the beach front between the Costa del Sol suburbs of Benamara and Estepona. Menara Beach resort includes 3 bed and 3 luxury bathrooms. The roof terrace has wonderful views out to the ocean and also boasts a Jacuzzi. This development also includes an indoor and outdoor pool, gym and sauna.
In the next price bracket of up to €2,500,000 you could purchase the very beautiful Villa Natasha. This 5 bedroom and 5 bathroom villa has wonderful vistas across to Puerto Banus to one side and a fabulous golf course the other, the property is set over three floors and is a contemporary home that represents the highest level of design and opulence.
And what do you get for under €5 million? Casa Katerina is a truly imposing property which has been beautifully and tastefully decorated with the utmost attention to detail and is a haven of tranquillity and privacy.   Each of the 5 bedroom suites comprises a uniquely conceived bedroom and accompanying bath or wet room. The master bedroom suite contains a majestic bedroom with a fireplace, his and her dressing rooms, a study and a state of the art bathroom.   This Villa is available for €4,750,000.
And lastly with 6 beds and 6 bathrooms you can own a villa in La Zagaleta, close to Benhavis priced at €11,000,000. This spectacular hill top mansion in enjoys breathtaking 360 degree panoramic views of the mountain ranges and full clear Spanish coastline views of the Mediterranean Sea across to coast of Africa. Other features include a snooker room, gym, sauna, seam room, cinema room and garaging for 15 cars. The adjoining  Country Club is one of the most prestigious and exclusive residential areas in Europe – offering first class private facilities such as tennis, an equestrian centre, 2 private golf courses and a heliport.
For more information on purchasing a slice of heaven on the forever popular Costa del Sol please contact Spanish Hot Properties on 00 44 207 558 8355 or visit www.spanishhotproperties.com. 
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Editors Notes:
 
Who Are Spanish Hot Properties?
 
Very simply they are the leading internet based real estate company in Spain. For every search made for Spanish property on the internet Spanish Hot Property will be in the top 3.
 
Spanish Hot Properties is an authority website on the Spanish property market, helping international property buyers in Spain from all over the world. They have a property finder service and a bespoke design and construction service for clients. No other property company in Spain offers the diversity and choice of products and services which is why 70% of their sales comes from word of mouth referrals.
 
Property is available from as little as €20,000 for a land plot to €20,000,000 for luxury properties at the very top end of the market.

Building Your Own Bespoke Villa in Spain, Useful Tips to Help You Get It Right

by Charlotte Ashton Spain

So with the cost of construction in Spain at its lowest for many years, maybe building your own dream villa in Spain is looking more attractive now than it did before. The obvious question is if you are new to building in Spain this task maybe quite daunting and getting good sound advice can be quite difficult. So to settle those nerves and avoid simply mistakes why not follow the top tips below and help make your Spanish villa dreams a reality.

Tip 1: Make Sure You Have a Very Good Lawyer & Architect

Whilst this applies for any property transaction in Spain it’s imperative that you have a lawyer who understands the law and makes sure that the plot of land you want to construct your dream villa on is fully legal and has the necessary building consents. Also, a good Architect is an absolute must, someone who can help you successfully build the villa you want and explain all the likely issues that might arise in the process are worth every penny.

Tip 2: The Cheapest Building Quotation Can Be The Most Expensive

Once your building project has been approved by the Architects College in Malaga you will then start the process of putting your villa project out to tender and deciding which builder to use based on the plans and costs built into the project by your Architect.  You need to bear in mind that the so called ‘cheapest’ quote may not be that at all. You should base your choice of builder on reputation and a proven track record of delivering on time and on budget. In a nutshell, always dig deeper and do your research!

Tip 3: Make Sure Your Tender Has Everything You Want Included

This is very important because any upgrades or extras you put onto a house in the middle of building will cost you more than they would have had you budgeted for them at the start. Put very simply, if your tender allows 20 Euros per square meter for tiles and you change your mind on the tiles to ones that are 40 Euros a square meter you will have to pay the difference and some additional charges. So it’s best to have those eventualities covered upfront by making sure your tender is realistic to your needs.

Tip 4: The Most Expensive Quote Might Be The Most Economic

It may be the reverse of tip 2 but the safest way to build your dream villa in Spain is a bespoke turnkey villa where you have a guaranteed price in place at the outset. This way you know your outlay before you start and what your budget is. On the face of it, you may do the math and decide to find the plot and build the property yourself hoping it might work out cheaper than going to builder with a guaranteed price. However, even with what appears most cost effective at the beginning could end up taking you way over budget with many going it alone seeing costs spiral out of control.   

Tip 5:  Choose Your Plot Carefully

Just remember your villa will cost the same to build whether it’s inland in a beautiful rural area or whether its frontline beach in Puerto Banus. However, the end value is going to differ considerably depending where you build. With this in mind, it’s very important to make sure you buy a plot in a desirable area where your property will be worth much more in the long run.

For more top tips on building your own dream villa in Spain please contact the experts Spanish Hot Properties on 00 44 207 558 8355 or visit www.spanishhotproperties.com. 

 

Sizzling summer on the Costa del Sol with a forecasted 10% growth in visitor numbers

by Charlotte Ashton Spain

Summer on the forever popular Costa del Sol is set to sizzle with a forecasted 10% growth in both the number of visitors and tourist generated revenue this season with the President of the Costa del Sol Tourist Board, Elías Bendodo estimating that tourist generated income is expected to reach €1.2 million over the summer months.

In a press conference Bendodo stated that the glorious ‘Coast of the Sun’ is reaping the benefits from tourists who have chosen the Costa del Sol this summer, with the majority of visitors arriving from Britain and Germany. In spite of this positive outlook, Bendodo wishes to push tourism further focussing his attention on Spanish culture, cuisine and residential tourism as well as encouraging foreigners to spend their retirement on the sun drenched Costa del Sol.

Indeed, the growth in tourist numbers will be cheered on by Costa del Sol hotel owners with overall hotels in the area expecting occupancy levels to increase by 4% this year compared to 2010.

And there is even more good news for the golden coast with a second runway now ready and expected to be in operation from January 2012 at Málaga Airport, vital to cope with the increase in passengers expected over the coming years. The new runway will help double the airports number of take-off and landing operations from 37 to 72, with as many as 9,500 passengers able to arrive or depart every hour, accumulating to around 30 million passengers a year.

Of course, it is simple to see why the Costa del Sol is so perennially popular with its dazzling blue flag beaches and cultural and historic offerings in cities like Malaga, a city said to be attracting tourists with more spending power than the rest of the Costa del Sol according to the local Tourism Observatory with the average expenditure of visitors spending up to €74.6 per day, well above the average of €50.4 per day for the rest of the province.

Conversely, tourists who are looking for the more luxurious side of life will look no further than the sleek and sophisticated town of Marbella. In a class of its own, Marbella is one of the most exclusive and sought after areas of Spain, bursting with hip boutiques, chic restaurants and pumping nightlife. Furthermore, it is well documented that the trendy town attracts the rich and famous and this year, glitterati stars Antonio Banderas and Eva Longoria will be holding the Starlite charity gala in Marbella on August 6th in response to the success of last year’s event which saw 500 people attend the €1,000 -a-head gala held at the Villa Padierna.

Nick Stuart, Managing Director of Spain’s first and premier internet estate agency, Spanish Hot Properties comments,

“Summer on the Costa del Sol will be a hot one in terms of visitor numbers this year. Certainly with the mostly disappointing summer weather in northern Europe as well as the strife in the Middle East, a bigger proportion of tourists have decided to make the reliable and reassuring Costa del Sol their summer holiday escape. Indeed, the increase in Dutch and Scandinavian visitors as well as the loyal British travel market has certainly helped with the turnaround in Costa del Sol tourism.”

Operating across Spain, Spanish Hot Properties offer something for everyone with a choice of over 15,000 properties from high quality studio apartments to multi-million pound luxury mansions.

Located in Puerto de la Duquesa, Marina del Castillo on the Costa del Sol affords 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses on a beautiful 1st line beach from €189,000 for a 2 bed apartment. The properties include electric shutters in the living room and bedrooms, fully fitted kitchen with all electro domestics and a hydro massage bath in all master bathrooms with up to 69% discount and up to 100% finance.

For the more lavish buyer, Doncella Beach situated right on the shore-line of the blue Med consists of 85 exquisite apartments and penthouses in 7 elegant buildings with facilities including a Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna, special aroma-therapy showers, gym, yoga room and solarium deck

by the effortlessly chic pool bar priced from €799,000 for a 2 bed and €1.3 million for a 3 bed penthouse.

For more information on purchasing a slice of heaven on the forever popular Costa del Sol please contact Spanish Hot Properties on 00 44 207 558 8355 or visit www.spanishhotproperties.com. 
 

AB Property Marketing now representing Spain’s first and premier internet estate agency

by Charlotte Ashton Spain

Capitalising on the seemingly insatiable appetite for Spanish property not only from potential buyers but also domestic and international media, leading property PR agency, AB Property Marketing has been appointed as representative of Spain’s first and premier internet estate agency – Spanish Hot Properties.

Founded by Managing Director Nick Stuart in 2007, Spanish Hot Properties is headquartered in Andalucía where the team of property professionals combines years of experience, knowledge and a thorough understanding of the market, trends and hotspots across mainland Spain and Balearics.

Working across the country with the main focus being Mallorca, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and Costa de la Luz, the Spanish Hot Properties network is able to offer something for everyone with a choice of over 15,000 properties from studio apartments on the Costa Blanca through to multi-million pound luxury mansions on the perennially popular Costa del Sol.

Nick Stuart comments,

“The very highest standards of professionalism, market knowledge and customer service are at the heart of Spanish Hot Properties. I have taken the time to personally meet every one of our team based in our four major areas of Spain to ensure that these standards are being met and that every client has a positive experience when buying their dream home in Spain.”
Spanish Hot Properties aims to make the property buying experience as simple as possible with an easy to navigate search function on the website , video tours, dedicated consultants, regularly updated blog , twitter feed and Facebook page.

Commenting on the recent appointment, Charlotte Ashton, Director of AB Property Marketing, says,

“We are delighted to be representing Spanish Hot Properties to the UK media. Nick and the team have operated in this industry for many years and their dedication to sourcing only the finest Spanish homes and understanding of the market is second to none. Already well respected, we look forward to propelling the brand further and making Spanish Hot Properties the number one internet estate agency for Spanish property.”

What can Spanish Hot Properties offer the media?
Latest ‘on the ground’ news and market insight
Wide range of properties on the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa de la Luz and Mallorca
Expert comment and interviews with Nick Stuart, MD
Case studies and testimonials
High resolution imagery
Press visits
B2B comment for trade publications
For more information on Spanish Hot Properties or Media Requests please contact Charlotte at ABPM on c.ashton@abpropertymarketing.co.uk, call + 44 (0) 207 952 7227or visit the ABPM Media

AB Property Marketing now representing Spain’s first and premier internet estate agency – Spanish Hot Properties

by Charlotte Ashton Spain

Capitalising on the seemingly insatiable appetite for Spanish property not only from potential buyers but also domestic and international media, leading property PR agency, AB Property Marketing has been appointed as representative of Spain’s first and premier internet estate agency – Spanish Hot Properties.

Founded by Managing Director Nick Stuart in 2007, Spanish Hot Properties is headquartered in Andalucía where the team of property professionals combines years of experience, knowledge and a thorough understanding of the market, trends and hotspots across mainland Spain and Balearics.

Working across the country with the main focus being Mallorca, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and Costa de la Luz, the Spanish Hot Properties network is able to offer something for everyone with a choice of over 15,000 properties from studio apartments on the Costa Blanca through to multi-million pound luxury mansions on the perennially popular Costa del Sol.
 

Nick Stuart comments,

“The very highest standards of professionalism, market knowledge and customer service are at the heart of Spanish Hot Properties. I have taken the time to personally meet every one of our team based in our four major areas of Spain to ensure that these standards are being met and that every client has a positive experience when buying their dream home in Spain.”

Spanish Hot Properties aims to make the property buying experience as simple as possible with an easy to navigate search function on the website, video tours, dedicated consultants, regularly updated blog, twitter feed and Facebook page.

Commenting on the recent appointment, Charlotte Ashton, Director of AB Property Marketing, says,

“We are delighted to be representing Spanish Hot Properties to the UK media. Nick and the team have operated in this industry for many years and their dedication to sourcing only the finest Spanish homes and understanding of the market is second to none. Already well respected, we look forward to propelling the brand further and making Spanish Hot Properties the number one internet estate agency for Spanish property.”

What can Spanish Hot Properties offer the media?

 

  • Latest ‘on the ground’ news and market insight
  • Wide range of properties on the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa de la Luz and Mallorca
  • Expert comment and interviews with Nick Stuart, MD
  • Case studies and testimonials
  • High resolution imagery
  • Press visits
  • B2B comment for trade publications

For more information on Spanish Hot Properties or Media Requests please contact Charlotte at ABPM on c.ashton@abpropertymarketing.co.uk, call + 44 (0) 207 952 7227 or visit the ABPM Media Centre at http://www.abpropertymarketing.co.uk/html/media_centre.php.
 

Magical Mallorca: The A-list Mediterranean Isle

by Georgina Spain

Spain has provided the perfect holiday haven for years, considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world with the second highest tourism revenue on the planet, while a study by Frontur recently found that 24.8 million holiday makers so far this year have visited Spain representing an impressive 7.5% increase compared with 2010.

Of course, when it comes to finding a place that provides beauty, tradition and tranquillity mixed with luxury living, beautiful people and pumping nightlife, the magnificent Spanish island of Mallorca wins every time.

It is thought that the writer Robert Graves first cemented Mallorca´s image as a fashionable holiday hub when he set up home there before the Second World War. He described the island as ´paradise´ and ever since, celebrities have followed in their droves with Mallorca becoming a notoriously popular playground for the celebrity elite having welcomed its fair share of famous international tourists as well as genuine blue-bloods like Princess Grace and King Juan Carlos to its shores with many snapping up second homes away from the bright lights of the paparazzi.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España, explains,

“Although Spain’s biggest island, Mallorca offers private beaches and secluded mountain retreats, affording enough comfort and concealment to continue enticing celebrities with many choosing to remain in the privacy of their villas and private grounds. But of course, there is always the opportunity to spot a star dining out in one of Mallorca’s finest restaurants or soaking up the sun on one of the beautiful blue flag beaches.”

The list of famous glitterati visitors extends far and wide with the likes of Paris Hilton, Sting, Joan Collins, The Beckhams, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow having been spotted holidaying on the island while residents who have succumb to Mallorca’s charms include Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, unofficial ambassadors for the island who own a luxury house in S´Estaca and Boris Becker who has a £10 million estate in Arta. Furthermore, super model Claudia Schiffer who describes Mallorca as “the most beautiful place” and one that is “idyllic, romantic and peaceful with an amazing coastline, wild mountain landscapes, friendly people and excellent food” adored the island so much that she bought an entire mountain and had a £6 million paparazzi-proof lavish hilltop estate built in Camp de Mar.

An alternative method of dodging the public eye sees celebrities take to the glistening blue waters, sailing the stunning coastline in search of sheltered bays where you are likely to find the floating homes of Jim Carrey, Jenson Button and Bill Gates in the famous marina of Puerto Portals. Likewise, the owners of American fashion label Victoria´s Secret have a 90-metre yacht in Mallorca while Hollywood tycoon David Geffen recently arrived to the island in his $300 million yacht but was outshone by Russian businessman Andrey Melnichenko’s 390ft megayacht, said to be the 15th largest in the world.

Indeed, tourists who like to stay longer and visit more frequently, especially the rich and famous, have helped to keep the real estate industry thriving in Mallorca. The relatively stable climate of Mallorca along with the quality of life on the island has long been a popular place to invest in property and has kept property prices well above average at €431,700 (Kyero.com, June 2011).

Taylor Wimpey de España who recently received an 86% customer satisfaction rate for 2011, are providing the perfect opportunity for potential investors to view their luxurious yet affordable fully furnished ready to move into properties in Mallorca at their show home event until the 15th September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or and Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollença open to prospective buyers.

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning celeb hangout of Cala D’Or marina costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

Pollentia Mar located in the seaside town of Puerto Pollença on the north-east coast, within easy reach of the UNESCO listed Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is located just 50 meters from the beach and Pollensa’s famous Voramar promenade, priced from just €265,000. As a single block of apartments Pollentia Mar has a communal area, swimming pool and private parking with an abundance of facilities nearby as well as offerings of peace and quiet and beautiful views.

For more information on purchasing Mallorcan property and gazing at the stars please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

In case you haven’t already seen – Award Winning Surrey Estate Agent, Barton Wyatt has gone social!

by Viv Spain

 

For all the very latest Surrey property news, local ‘what’s on’ information and company updates then join the Barton Wyatt community on Facebook , read their informative blog or view their properties on YouTube. You can also follow the team on Twitter for up-to-date snippets and sound bites of news.
Selling beautiful homes in the north of Surrey and southern Berkshire, Barton Wyatt is an award-winning, family owned estate agency established in 1869 and owned by the Wyatt family since 1927. 
Specialists in both sales and rentals within an international market place, no other agent knows the prestigious Wentworth Estate and surrounding Virginia Water the way that Barton Wyatt does and their passion for delivering the very best service to vendors and clients is the foundation of the business. 
If you are avid about property then keep up to date with the very latest news and get connected to Barton Wyatt’s social networking sites! You might like to Link In with them.
 
 

Spain remains holiday hotspot of choice for Brits with 8.1% increase in air passenger traffic

by Georgina Spain

Spain has always managed to maintain an advantageous position when it comes to international tourism with visitors enticed by the easy access, trusted warm weather and relaxed lifestyle. One of the top holiday hotspots with Brits, bookings to Spain are up 11% compared to last year according to latest figures from ABTA.

AENA (the Spanish Airports and Air Navigation public body) report that nearly 95 million people passed through Spanish airports in the first half of 2011, an 8.1% increase in passenger traffic, with 2.5% more flights compared to the same period in 2010. In addition low cost airline easyJet ranked Spanish destinations (Madrid, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona) four of the five most visited by Brits in 2011.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España, explains,

“It is hardly surprising that destinations such as Palma de Mallorca made the easyJet top five list; considered one of the most popular locations in which foreign nationals search for a second home, holiday makers and indeed property hunters are undeniably attracted by Mallorca’s sunnier skies, blue flag beaches, celebrity residents, World Heritage sites like the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and internationally renowned sporting events such as the Global Ocean Race 2011-12.”

Reflecting the high demand for property on this Balearic island, statistics from the Spanish House Price Index provided by Kyero.com, Spain’s largest English language property portal, have revealed that whilst the national average price for property in Spain is €263,000 Mallorcan property is priced well above at €431,700 (June 2011).

Further data from Kyero.com highlighted that 32% of Mallorca enquiries were made for property priced between €150 – €250,000 in H1 2011 while over half of enquirers sought apartments as opposed to villas. Moreover, 34.6% asked for two bedroom properties with 64% of enquiries opting out of having a pool.

Catering to the needs highlighted by Kyero.com’s independent research, Taylor Wimpey de España who recently received an 86% customer satisfaction rate for 2011, are providing the perfect opportunity for intrigued visitors and potential investors to view their luxurious yet affordable fully furnished ready to move into properties in Mallorca at their show home event until the 15th September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or and Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollença open to prospective buyers.

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning Marina de Cala D’Or costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

Pollentia Mar located in the seaside town of Puerto Pollença on the north-east coast, within easy reach of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is located just 50 meters from the beach and Pollensa’s famous Voramar promenade, priced from just €265,000. As a single block of apartments Pollentia Mar has a communal area, swimming pool and private parking with an abundance of facilities nearby as well as offerings of peace and quiet and beautiful views.

For more information on stunning Mallorcan property please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

Aer Lingus set to broaden choices with the announcement of 10 new routes this winter

by Georgina Spain

As part of its effort to increase its winter timetable, Irish airline Aer Lingus has just announced 10 new routes for 2011/2012, with a new route from Cork to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria due to commence a weekly service as of Sunday 30th October 2011.

The new service will expand on the already broad choices available to customers travelling to the Canary Islands who are keen to escape to sunnier climates with scheduled services also available from Ireland to Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Tenerife.

In addition, Aer Lingus will host three weekly flights from Cork to Barcelona and a twice weekly flight from Cork to Rome whilst services will be further extended to include a twice weekly route from Belfast to Alicante and Rome.

For those departing from Dublin this winter, the Irish airline will also provide four weekly flights to both Milan Malpensa and Stuttgart while Aer Lingus Regional will continue to deliver services to the UK, with flights from Dublin to Aberdeen and Bristol and flights from Shannon to Edinburgh.

This news is welcomed by Taylor Wimpey de España who are happy to hear that the Irish will have a greater selection of routes available to sunnier climates such as the Costa Blanca on Spain’s east coast this winter with Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of the leading Spanish builder Taylor Wimpey de España,  commenting,

“Aer Lingus, unlike its Ryanair competitor, hasn’t had as great an exposure to Spain, which is unfortunate especially considering the popularity of the Spanish market with Irish nationals. Now both holiday makers and property owners alike can enjoy easier and more flexible access to Spain.”

To view the wide selection of properties available in Alicante from Taylor Wimpey España call today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.